EPISODE · Jan 3, 2025 · 1H 10M
Mizuno Neo Zen vs Asics Novablast 5 (20 Mile Day Test)
from The Mileage Podcast · host Yowana
The Asics Novablast 5 and Mizuno Neo Zen are two of the best training shoes to hit the market recently. Priced at $140, they go head-to-head in the fun daily trainer segment. In this episode, I compare the two and let you know which is more fun, which is more reliable and which is the better buy for most people.Sign up for the Supwell app for a chance to win a free daily trainer: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and exclusive Hobby Jogger gear discounts)Hobby jogger winter gear is here https://hobbyjogger.com/If you're going to buy any new shoes, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: Asics Novablast 5 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=novablast+5&from=supwell Mizuno Neo Zen https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&prevsearch=novablast%205&searchtext=neo%20zen&from=supwell 0:00 Intro2:53 Overview8:47 Weigh In10:36 Stack Check15:58 Fit & Feel21:28 Running in the Mizuno Neo Zen25:18 Mile 1 - Struggle Bus30:33 Mile 2 - Warming Up35:52 Mile 5 - Warmed Up39:18 Last Mile41:03 Post-Run Thoughts45:30 Refuel49:34 Second Run51:49 Comparison After 20 Mile DayThank you for the support! Here are five ways you can support the channel:1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com?from=supwell 3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/Today's TrueStack measurements:Novablast 5 - 35.6mmNeo Zen - 42.7mmSuperblast 2 - 43.8 mm
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The Asics Novablast 5 and Mizuno Neo Zen are two of the best training shoes to hit the market recently. Priced at $140, they go head-to-head in the fun daily trainer segment. In this episode, I compare the two and let you know which is more fun, which is more reliable and which is the better buy for most people.Sign up for the Supwell app for a chance to win a free daily trainer: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and exclusive Hobby Jogger gear discounts)Hobby jogger winter gear is here https://hobbyjogger.com/If you're going to buy any new shoes, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: Asics Novablast 5 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=novablast+5&from=supwell Mizuno Neo Zen https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&prevsearch=novablast%205&searchtext=neo%20zen&from=supwell 0:00 Intro2:53 Overview8:47 Weigh In10:36 Stack Check15:58 Fit & Feel21:28 Running in the Mizuno Neo Zen25:18 Mile 1 - Struggle Bus30:33 Mile 2 - Warming Up35:52 Mile 5 - Warmed Up39:18 Last Mile41:03 Post-Run Thoughts45:30 Refuel49:34 Second Run51:49 Comparison After 20 Mile DayThank you for the support! Here are five ways you can support the channel:1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com?from=supwell 3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/Today's TrueStack measurements:Novablast 5 - 35.6mmNeo Zen - 42.7mmSuperblast 2 - 43.8 mm
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